25 Incredible Facts About The Indian Railways You Never Knew
1. Fastest train – Gatiman Express (160km/hr)
Gatiman Express a semi high speed train covering a 200 km journey between New Delhi and Agra in 105 min is the fastest train in Indian. Next comes the New Delhi- Bhopal Shatabdi express speed at 90 km/hr which is highest commercial speed.
2. Slowest train – Metupalayam Ooty Nilgiri Passenger (10km/hr)
Crawling its way in the hilly regions, the Metupalayam Ooty Nilgiri Passenger runs at a speed of 10 km/hr that is 16 times slower than the fastest train.
3. Longest running train – Vivek Express which runs from Dibrugharh to Kanyakumari (4,273 km)
Joining North-East to the Southern tip of India, the Kanyakumari Vivek Express runs from Dibrugharh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu covering 4,273 km standing 1st in India and 9th in world
1. Fastest train – Gatiman Express (160km/hr)
Gatiman Express a semi high speed train covering a 200 km journey between New Delhi and Agra in 105 min is the fastest train in Indian. Next comes the New Delhi- Bhopal Shatabdi express speed at 90 km/hr which is highest commercial speed.
2. Slowest train – Metupalayam Ooty Nilgiri Passenger (10km/hr)
Crawling its way in the hilly regions, the Metupalayam Ooty Nilgiri Passenger runs at a speed of 10 km/hr that is 16 times slower than the fastest train.
3. Longest running train – Vivek Express which runs from Dibrugharh to Kanyakumari (4,273 km)
Joining North-East to the Southern tip of India, the Kanyakumari Vivek Express runs from Dibrugharh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu covering 4,273 km standing 1st in India and 9th in world
4. Shortest running train – Between Nagpur and Ajni (3 km)
Primarily meant for crew travelling, a train service scheduled between Nagpur and Ajni covers just 3km.
Primarily meant for crew travelling, a train service scheduled between Nagpur and Ajni covers just 3km.
5. Most halts – Amritsar Express (110 stops)
Amritsar Express operating service between Howrah Jn. and Amritsar Jn. takes 110 stops as it travels 1,929 km in 44 hrs and 30 min.
Amritsar Express operating service between Howrah Jn. and Amritsar Jn. takes 110 stops as it travels 1,929 km in 44 hrs and 30 min.
6. Least halts – Trivandrum – H. Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
Trivandrum – H. Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express runs between Vadodara and Kota nonstop covering a stretch of 528 km.
Trivandrum – H. Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express runs between Vadodara and Kota nonstop covering a stretch of 528 km.
7. Least punctual train – Guwahati Thiruvananthapuram Express (11 hrs delay)
Indian’s may not be known for their punctuality making it a reality, here is an express train that holds record for being the most delayed in Indian railways called Guwahati Thiruvananthapuram Express which on average is delayed by 10-12 hrs.
Indian’s may not be known for their punctuality making it a reality, here is an express train that holds record for being the most delayed in Indian railways called Guwahati Thiruvananthapuram Express which on average is delayed by 10-12 hrs.
8. Longest train tunnel – Pir Panjal tunnel (11 km)
India’s longest train tunnel is the Pir Panjal tunnel located in Pir Panjal range of Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s longest train tunnel is the Pir Panjal tunnel located in Pir Panjal range of Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir.
9. Busiest station – Howrah Junction (974 trains per day)
Servicing the city of Kolkata the Howrah Junction railway station has the highest train handling capacity with 23 platform and 974 trains arriving/departing on daily basis. In terms of passenger volume per day it is regarded as the busiest station in India.
Servicing the city of Kolkata the Howrah Junction railway station has the highest train handling capacity with 23 platform and 974 trains arriving/departing on daily basis. In terms of passenger volume per day it is regarded as the busiest station in India.
10. Station with longest name – Venkatanarasimharajuveripe
Venkatanarasimharajuveripe
Venkatanarasimharajuveripe
11. Station with shortest name – IB
Ib railway station in Orissa is the station with shortest name in Indian Railway system.
Ib railway station in Orissa is the station with shortest name in Indian Railway system.
12. Longest platform – Gorakhpur railway station (1.35 km)
13. Two station at same location
Srirampur and Belapur are two different stations both at the same location on the railway route but on the opposite sides of the track in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
Srirampur and Belapur are two different stations both at the same location on the railway route but on the opposite sides of the track in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
14. One station at two states – Navapur
The railway station of Navapur is built in 2 states; half of it is in Maharashtra and the other half is in Gujarat.
The railway station of Navapur is built in 2 states; half of it is in Maharashtra and the other half is in Gujarat.
15. Longest rail bridge – Vembanad Rail Bridge, Kerala (4.62 km)
16. Highest rail bridge – Chenab bridge, Jammu & Kashmir
Chenab Bridge in J&K which is under construction is expected to be the world’s highest rail bridge that is 359m above the river Chenab. It is predicted to be taller than Eiffel tower.
Chenab Bridge in J&K which is under construction is expected to be the world’s highest rail bridge that is 359m above the river Chenab. It is predicted to be taller than Eiffel tower.
17. Oldest steam loco – Fairy Queen
Certified as world’s oldest working steam locomotive by Guinness book of world records the Fairy Queen built in 1885 resumed commercial operations in 1997 for tourist circuit from Delhi to Alwar.
Certified as world’s oldest working steam locomotive by Guinness book of world records the Fairy Queen built in 1885 resumed commercial operations in 1997 for tourist circuit from Delhi to Alwar.
18. Largest route relay interlocking system – New Delhi railway station
The New Delhi station is equipped with 40 relay interlocking system and has secured a place in Guinness book of world records for largest route relay interlocking system.
The New Delhi station is equipped with 40 relay interlocking system and has secured a place in Guinness book of world records for largest route relay interlocking system.
19. Luxury trains – Palace on wheels
Indian railway operates a number of luxurious trains as a way for tourist attraction giving a new look to the developing country by offering an extravagant journey.
Indian railway operates a number of luxurious trains as a way for tourist attraction giving a new look to the developing country by offering an extravagant journey.
20. Samjhauta Express/Friend Express – Runs between India and Pakistan
Following the Shimla agreement the Samjhauta Express was started in 1976 that runs weekly twice between Delhi in India and Lahore in Pakistan. Although officially between Delhi and Attasi its Attasi-Delhi Express and between Attasi and Lahore its Samjhauta Express.
Following the Shimla agreement the Samjhauta Express was started in 1976 that runs weekly twice between Delhi in India and Lahore in Pakistan. Although officially between Delhi and Attasi its Attasi-Delhi Express and between Attasi and Lahore its Samjhauta Express.
21. Hospitals on wheels – Lifeline Express
Also called as Jevan Rekha express having two surgical operation theatre is the world’s 1st hospital train which is developed in collaboration with Indian Railway and Health ministry. It started on 16, July 1991 as a measure to reach out to the rural areas of India where medical attention is much needed.
Also called as Jevan Rekha express having two surgical operation theatre is the world’s 1st hospital train which is developed in collaboration with Indian Railway and Health ministry. It started on 16, July 1991 as a measure to reach out to the rural areas of India where medical attention is much needed.
22. Red Ribbon Express
It is a campaign train set by the Indian Railway that spreads awareness on AIDS/ HIV by providing information, counselling services and treatments on the coach.
It is a campaign train set by the Indian Railway that spreads awareness on AIDS/ HIV by providing information, counselling services and treatments on the coach.
23. Locopilots salary
Locopilots (train drivers) receive a salary ranging from 20,000 to 1 lakh per month depending upon their skills and experience.
Talk about the fuss over railway jobs!
Locopilots (train drivers) receive a salary ranging from 20,000 to 1 lakh per month depending upon their skills and experience.
Talk about the fuss over railway jobs!
24. Length of track used by Indian railways is 115,000 km
The total length of tracks used by Indian railways is 115,000 km that is to say, if laid out one after the other they would circle the earth 2.5 times.
The total length of tracks used by Indian railways is 115,000 km that is to say, if laid out one after the other they would circle the earth 2.5 times.
25. Switching of railroad was done manually before the installment of automatic point system due to which many guards lost their hands and fingers.
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